Mohit Sharma breaks Basil Thampi's unwanted record in IPL: Details
Gujarat Titans pacer Mohit Sharma made an unwanted record against Delhi Capitals in Match 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Wednesday. Mohit, who conceded 73 runs in four overs, has recorded the most expensive spell in the IPL history. Mohit went past Basil Thampi, who conceded 70 runs off four overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2018 for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
A forgettable day in office for Mohit
Mohit was introduced by skipper Shubman Gill in the 12th over. He was welcomed with a four by Rishabh Pant. Mohit conceded 12 in that over. He was brought back in the 16th over and Pant launched him for two sixes. In the 18th over, Mohit conceded 14 before giving away 31 in the 20th. Pant hit him for four sixes and a four.
Pant butchers Mohit for seven sixes and three fours
Pant hit Mohit for seven sixes and three fours in his 88*-run knock from 43 balls. As per ESPNcricinfo, across four IPL innings, Pant owns 69 runs from 25 balls against Mohit. The former has struck at 255.55 and is yet to be dismissed.
A look at the most expensive IPL spells
Mohit leads the way with 0/73 from four overs against DC (ER: 18.25). Thampi recorded 0/70 versus RCB (ER: 17.50). Former GT pacer Yash Dayal clocked 0/69 from four overs against KKR in IPL 2023 (ER: 17.25). Reece Topley conceded 68 runs for the RCB against SRH in IPL 2024. He picked up one wicket. It's the most runs conceded by a foreign player.
